Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

French zoologist (1805-1861)
Person human Q521190
Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
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Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

Summary

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is a human[1]. His place of birth was Étampes[2]. He was born on December 16, 1805[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 10, 1861[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], anatomist[7], and naturalist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born in Étampes[2].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born in Paris[10].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died in Paris[4].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born on December 16, 1805[3].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died on November 10, 1861[5].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's father was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[12].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's mother was Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[13].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was married to Louise Blacque-Belair[14].
  • A child of Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was Albert Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[15].
  • A child of Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was Anaïs-Louise-Pauline Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[16].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held citizenship in France[17].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's professions included anatomist[7].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held the position of director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[18].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Among Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's employers was University of Paris[20].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is Q51488511[22].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of French Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Étampes[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and Paris[10], a commune of France[30], in France[31], founded in -0300[32]. Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born on December 16, 1805[3]. His father was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[12]. His mother was Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[13].

Education

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], anatomist[7], and naturalist[8]. Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was employed by University of Paris[20]. Positions held include director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[18] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is Q51488511[22].

Recognition

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].

Personal Life

Among Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's spouses was Louise Blacque-Belair[14]. Children include Albert Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[15], a zoologist[33], 1835–1919[34], of France[35], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[36] and Anaïs-Louise-Pauline Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[16], 1831–1885[37], of France[38].

Death and Burial

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died on November 10, 1861[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He is credited with the discovery of ethology[40], a branch of zoology[41].

FAQs

Where was Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire born?

Born in Étampes[2], Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire…

Where did Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire die?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died in Paris[4].

Who were Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's parents?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's father was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[12]. Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's mother was Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[13].

Who was Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire married to?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's spouses include Louise Blacque-Belair[14].

What did Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire do for work?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as zoologist[6], anatomist[7], and naturalist[8].

Where did Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire go to school?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[21].

What awards did Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].

What did Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire discover?

Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is credited as discoverer of ethology[40].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . French Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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